I figured I would give the home brew a chance. After seeing what steel does to fresh sawn oak, I figure it might just work. Red Oak smells a lot like puke anyways so what's a little vinegar going to hurt?
If the home brew don't work - I got lots of other things to try thanks for all the tips. Although I am surprised Fred didn't chime in about dragging broads around a mud hole or something...
HOW DOES THE INDIA INK THING WORK? IVE BEEN HEARING ABOUT IT FOR YEARS BUT NEVER REALLY GOT THE SPECS. WHAT KIND/S OF TOP COAT CAN YOU MIX IT WITH? CAN IT BE USED OTHER WAYS THAN MIXED WITH TOPCOAT? NEVER REALLY HAD A REASON TO DIE WOOD BLACK BUT SINCE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT IT THOUGHT ID ASK.